We weren’t planning to have Uiltje’s Trackdown in the pack this month, but it was sent to us as replacement for another beer that was ordered but unavailable. That, along with our container being a month late means we had few choices.
But it was actually a perfect substitute, and I really enjoyed having this beer again. Described as a juicy pale ale on the label, I think this version of the beer delivers on that promise probably more than the previous batch did.
There is more sweet tropical fruit aroma than I remember, with hints of passionfruit and mango, along with some citrus and pine. Pretty much as you’d expect from a hop bill consisting of Mosaic, Amarillo and Centennial.
Pilsner malt, wheat and flaked oats make for a smooth malty backbone that supports the tropical fruit flavours well. On the finish there is a distinct hop bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste.
It all makes for a nicely balanced beer, perfect for a warm summer afternoon. I’ve had more than a few of these in just that setting.
'Explain in detail' is a cross between a pale ale and a farmhouse ale
A pale ale to commemorate the 1500th batch brewed, which has become a flagship beer of the brewery
by Brouwerij Emelisse/Slot-Oostende
A 3.5% session pale ale, bursting with hop character
by Brouwerij Palm (Swinkels Family Brewers)
The famous Pale Ale from Antwerp, since 1909
A hop-driven pale ale dry-hopped with loads of beautiful Citra hops
A more-than-pleasant hazy pale ale showcasing two experimental hops
Partizan from South East London brews a range of fresh and tasty Pale Ales, featuring different hop combinations
A gentle 3-grain pale ale with Mosaic, Amarillo and Centennial hops
This Rice Brut IPA is a collaboration between Uiltje (NED) and Magic Rock (UK)
Imperial pastry stout with vanilla, coconut and lactose
This three-way collab. between Uiltje, Siren Craft Brew (UK) and Vento Forte from Italy is a double dry hopped Brut IPA
Nothing to see here, just an apple strudel dopplebock from Uiltje
A traditional Finish sahti with juniper berries
Uiltje's flagship IPA is a superbly balanced combination of a solid malt base and loads of American hops
A variation of the original Bird of Prey with the addition of grapefruit
Uiltje's hoppiest beer ever, with a big caramel malt body supporting more hops than you can throw a stick at
A collaboration between Uiltje and Bireol (Austria), this double IPA features seven types of hops, pilsner malt and wheat
A Brut IPA with Hallertau Blanc, Ekuanot and Cascade hops
An oatmeal imperial stout with the addition of Jamaican coffee beans and orange peel
An old-school IPA featuring Willamette, EKG, Columbus and Centennial hops
Imperial Pastry Stout with vanilla, coconut and lactose
An imperial milk stout with vanilla, cinnamon and lactose
Uiltje's interesting imperial baked dunkelweizen
A bit if a different beer from the Uiltje team - an Imperial Weizenbock with pineapple
A massive imperial stout with the addition of vanilla, marshmallows and lactose
A fruited NEIPA with Mosaic, Simcoe and Ekuanot hops plus the addition of passionfruit and mango
A Scottish Gruit Ale with a rich, smooth malt backbone and a mix of hand-foraged herbs and spices
A soft and juicy NEIPA using Mosaic, Citra and Loral hops
A new version of Uiltje NEIPA series 'My Life Span', featuring experimental hops
A double dry hopped NE style American Pale Ale. Lots of acronyms there for an easy drinking beer
A West Coast US style double IPA featuring Simcoe, Chinook, Citra, Amarillo and Columus hops
A gentle 3-grain pale ale with Mosaic, Amarillo and Centennial hops
A witbier with barley, wheat and oats, with added real watermelon
A classic Belgian witbier from our anything-but-classic Dutch brewery
